Construction has begun on the new Ridgewood Pool. Here is a brief summary of progress.

You can also download the summary PDF with photos of the job-in-progress. 

What’s New?

Construction of the new pool vessels and pool house has officially begun! Shortly after Labor Day weekend, the pool was closed, all pool vessels were drained, jobsite fencing was installed, erosion control measures were put in place, and tree protection / removal was completed to prepare for the demolition to begin.

Pool vessel and pool house demolition has since been completed, and excavation for the new pools is well underway to allow for the pool base
and walls to be formed.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates as the project progresses and the new pool vessels and pool house begin to take shape!

The Past Few Weeks

  • Jobsite mobilization
  • Removal and salvaging of specific items for future reuse
  • Pool house and pool vessel demolition
  • Underground piping on the existing lap pool that remains
  • Excavation and forming of dive vessel base and walls is underway

Looking Ahead

  • Forming and pouring of the concrete base and walls for the new dive vessel
  • Excavation for the new lap pool
  • Site utilities for building connections
  • Excavation for the footings and foundations of the new pool house

Did You Know?

Contractors and the City of Madison will work together to set re-use and recycling goals for projects with demolition. The goal for this project was to recycle, or salvage for reuse, a minimum of 75% by weight of the non-hazardous waste on-site. For example, the concrete from the pools was taken offsite and will be crushed for use as aggregate on other projects.